Toreros outlook: USD turned in an excellent effort in nearly upsetting Gonzaga on Saturday night, only to lose 65-63 and now must play less than 48 hours later. The question tonight: Can the Toreros build on Saturday’s showing or might they have a difficult time erasing the frustration? USD beat the Lions on Jan. 16 at home, 78-70 with four players scoring in double figures. Freshman 6-9 forward/center Jito Kok of The Netherlands rejected four shots vs. the Zags. His 42 blocks are a freshman team record, eclipsing Scott Thompson’s 38 in 1983-84. He’s averaging 3.2 points and 3.0 rebounds. Johnny Dee (14.7) continues to be the only player scoring in double figures. After struggling for three games, senior center Chris Manresa turned in a solid 8-point, 8-rebound game vs. the Zags. The Toreros will be trying to snap a four-game losing streak. Senior guard Mike Davis (6.5 points) is out 3-4 weeks with a knee injury.

Lions outlook: With LMU having lost five straight, someone snaps a losing streak. The Lions were embarrassed by Gonzaga at home last Thursday, 88-43, shooting a woeful 25 percent. Guard Anthony Ireland leads the Lions, averaging 19.9 points. Ashley Hamilton from London scores 14.2 points and pulls down a team-leading 6.5 rebounds.